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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13KU_catawba-sanatorium_Catawba-VA.html
This institution, one mile northeast, stands on the site of the old Roanoke Red Sulpher Springs, which by 1859 was a noted summer resort. The Sanatorium was established by the General Assembly of Virginia in 1908 for the treatment of persons suffe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBV0_hollins-college_Hollins-VA.html
First chartered college for women in Virginia. Established in 1842. Led for 87 years by Charles L. Cocke and his daughter Matty L. Cocke, first women president of a Virginia College.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBQD_roanoke-county-botetourt-county_Hollins-VA.html
Roanoke CountyArea 305 Square MilesFormed in 1838 from Botetourt and Montgomery, and probably named for the Roanoke River. General Andrew Lewis lived here. The city of Roanoke is known as the Magic City of the South.
Botetourt CountyArea 548 Sq…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9SR_two-future-presidents-in-wartime-retreat_Washington-VA.html
On June 21, 1864, two future presidents marched with Major General David Hunter's Army of Western Virginia on its retreat from Lynchburg to West Virginia by way of Hanging Rock and the old New Castle Turnpike.
Colonel Rutherford Birchard Hayes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9SQ_mccausland-attacks_Washington-VA.html
Near the site, on the morning of June 21, 1864, Union Major General David Hunter's ambulances, artillery, and supply and munitions wagons crossed the ford at Mason's Creek. The wagon train stalled, and was left unprotected because U.S. Brig. Gener…